Appealing a Disability Claim

Appealing a Disability Claim Appealing a disability claim should not be just a matter of sending in a letter that says, “I appeal”.  The disability insurance company may render a final denial based on the reasons set forth in the original denial letter.  While you can find a list of reasons we have compiled as to why your claim may have been denied, it often comes down to the insurance company not believing you are disabled.  This is often based on the opinions of physicians the insurance company relies on who have reviewed your file. While the appeal process requires that
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9 Reasons A Disability Claim May Have Been Denied & What To Do About It

9 Reasons a Disability Claim May Have Been Denied. There are many reasons a disability insurance company might deny your application for benefits. Here is a list of 9 reasons a disability claim may have been denied.  This list is not fully inclusive, but includes some of the common reasons we see.  If the insurance company has closed the door on your claim, review these reasons and see if they might apply to your situation. You didn’t submit an attending physician statement with your application The elimination period hasn’t been met Your medical isn’t up to date or hasn’t been
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If You Had One Wish…

You just found a magical genie lamp.  Make a wish! If you could have anything you wanted, what would you wish for?  Wealth?  Love?  Fame?  We know the answer to this question for nearly all of our clients and people who contact us.  If they had one wish, it would be for their health.  Be thankful every day for what you have and for your health.  Our clients not only have issues that cause them to be disabled, but then have their benefits that they paid in to, denied by the insurance company.  It can be very challenging to fight
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